Welcome to troop 88!

 

 

news, updates and announcements

 
» Orinteering Merit Badge
May 4th at 6:00 Mrs. Reed's house Orienteering merit badge by Richard Prince and Cathy Reed. Please RSVP by email to Jensjoy4@comcast.net if you are attending. May 17th Religious Emblem Mr. Miller more information to come regarding time and place.
 
» Pack 881 - Bicycle Safety
Pack 881 wants to recruit the expertise of Troop 88 Boy Scouts again! Friday, June 13th @ 4:00pm, the pack will be at PEPC to decorate their bikes for the Parker Days Parade on Saturday. They would like some of our boys teach a "bicycle saftey class". More info at Troop mtgs.
 
» Western Round Up
It’s time to say soo long an’ adios to the scouts that ‘er Seniors an’ wish ‘em well! Ya’ll plan to be at the OK-Corral (PEPC) - Tuesday - May 20th. It’s gonna start a might early, 6:00pm, so’s we can eat first, an’ then git down to the festivities. More Details
 

» Vedauwoo, WY Camping / Climbing
Vedauwoo, WY - Dates to be confirmed - but scheduled for the weekend of May 23.  We generally run this outing as a family camp. This means that your family operates as a patrol. Your scout should be the patrol leader and work on scout skills needed for advancement. (meal planning, purchasing, cooking, clean up, etc.) 

 

» Upcoming Events

  • May 23-26 Climbing / Camping (Vedauwoo, WY) 
  • Saturday June 7th: CPR & 1st Aide Training @ Castle Rock LDS Building @ 701 Oakwood Dr. Castle Rock  by Douglas County High School. @ 9:00am to 12:00. Hosted by Dave Moschner. Cost is $30.00 or less depending on how many people show up.  Register with Rhoda Sears 303-829-0009.
  • June 14 - Parker Days Parade
 

» Payments for Summer Camps
Peaceful Valley Camp June 22nd - June 28th Cost for camp $200.00
February 19th, First payment of $ 70.00 due
March 25th, Second installment of $ 70.00 due
April 22nd, Third installment of $ 60.00 due

Grand Tetons Green River Lake Campout - July 26th - August 2nd. Approximate $200.
Rock climbing, canoeing, rafting, fishing, Merit badge college, etc. Adult drivers, Merit badge councilors needed. Family members welcome. Cost for camp, $200.00, for adults $100.00
March 4th, First installment of $70.00 for scouts, $35.00 for adults due
April 15th, Second installment of  $70.00 for scouts, $35.00 for adults due
May 20th, Third installment of  $60.00 for scouts, $30.00 for adults due

 

» Troop Survey!
Please take the time to fill out the parent survey, and get involved in your troop. Contact our Scoutmaster, Joe Skalisky (joe.skalisky@cs.com), for more information


» Medical Forms
Mr. Davis will be keeping a binder on all scouts with their latest medical forms to make it easier on future camping trips - please turn a copy of your form!


» Merit Badge Consolers
Mrs. Reed has an up-dated Merit Badge Counselor Lists - download now!

 

» Class "B" Uniforms are in!
See Mr. Johnston for the new class ‘B’ uniforms. Those who signed up for shirts - can get them now! Polo shirts for parents, T-shirts for scouts $14. Hats will also be available too!

 

» NEW Eagle Reference Letter
Download the newest Eagle Reference Letter in pdf format or in Word.

 

» YourHub.com/Parker
Check out YourHub.com often and see what articles / photos are being posted about Troop 88!
Parker Your Hub Stories on Troop 88:

 
» Wear your uniforms!
The leaders of Troop 88 remind scouts to wear their uniforms at all meetings and especially Court of Honor events. If circumstances conspire to make this difficult or impossible, please come, although please don't make a habit of not wearing your uniform. Wear your uniform proudly! This includes shirt, belt, scarf and sash.
 

upcoming events

» View our online calendar!!
» May 4 - Sunday
Merit Badge College @ Mrs. Reed.
» May 23-26
Climbing / Camping Trip
» Photo Album Online
 

Troop meetings

» May 6 - Tuesday
Troop Mtg & Advancements / Ventures Mtg
» May 13 - Tuesday
PLC & Committee Mtg
» May 20 - Tuesday @ 6pm
Troop Mtg / Senior send off
 

General notes

  The Troop 88 List of Merit Badge Counslers has been updated.
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Patrol Leaders/ Scribes need to write e-mails to their patrols so that they are informed! Thanks!

» Please see Mr. Lutz if you are Life Rank for an Eagle Rank Application Form
» See Mrs. Harger if you want a Pioneer Trails Patch - $5 each.
» Contact Mrs. Baggett at susan@colagrl.com or Mr. Johnston at bradjoanne@msn.com - Troop 88 Activities Chairmen. They will be keeping the troop calendar and coordinating activities. 
 


 

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